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Musical Director: Tim Crompton |
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ABOUT US
Shaldon Singers is a friendly non-auditioned choir of about 60. We are always looking for new singers to join us - you will be made very welcome. We sing a wide range of classical music and give two concerts a year, in December and May. We support local charities with a retiring collection at each concert. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7.15 to 9 pm at St Peter’s Church in Shaldon, TQ14 0DB. If you are interested in joining Shaldon Singers, please contact membership secretary Anne Gore (01626 866815) for information, or email [email protected]. An ability to read music is an advantage, but more important are enthusiasm and a commitment to attend rehearsals. Membership costs £85 a year, and two free taster rehearsals are offered to anyone wishing to try singing with us. Read about our Past Concerts here, and our Rules and Policies here. SPRING CONCERT - HAYDN: CREATION Saturday 17 May 7 pm at St Peter’s Church, Shaldon Directed by Tim Crompton with Shaldon Sinfonietta and soloists Josie Walledge, Jonathan Lucas Wood and Tim Mirfin Tickets £15 Students and under 18s FREE available from TicketSource and also on the door Retiring collection in aid of Alice Cross Centre CHORAL WORKSHOP 2025 Mendelssohn's Elijah Musical director Brian Kay Accompanist Peter Adcock, soloist Tim Bagley (Elijah) Over 80 singers from all over Devon gathered for our come and sing workshop on Elijah on 5 April in St Peter’s Church. Renowned musical director Brian Kay was an inspirational conductor, guiding the choir through the work with humour and enthusiasm, much to the enjoyment of the singers. Outstanding accompanist Peter Adcock, and bass soloist Tim Bagley, who sang the role of Elijah, contributed greatly to the experience. Chris Morris was the narrator of the action in between the choruses. An informal concert performance ended the day, open to family and friends who formed an appreciative audience. A big thank you to everyone who took part and made the day a success. 
Shaldon Singers Christmas Concert 2022
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RECENT CONCERTS AND EVENTS
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Saturday 7 December 2024 Storm Darragh almost prevented our concert from going ahead, but everyone who braved the elements enjoyed a programme of festive music and readings in St Peter’s Church, accompanied by renowned local organist Andrew Millington. The programme included John Rutter’s Gloria, James MacMillan’s O Radiant Dawn, and choruses from Saint-Saens' Christmas Oratorio, together with carols for choir and audience. Andrew Millington played two seasonal organ solos: Daquin’s Noel in G, and Interlude on God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen by William Lloyd Webber. ‘Alternative Santa’ by Roger McGough was read by Evelyn Watson, and Christina Siviter read her own ‘Arrivals’. Jo Cumbley from Shaldon Parish Council gave a short talk about the renovation of Shaldon Playpark, and a retiring collection was made towards the project. Many thanks to the audience for their generosity. SPRING CONCERT Saturday 18 May 2024 An appreciative audience enjoyed the Shaldon Singers concert at St Peter’s Church. Conducted by Tim Crompton, the choir was accompanied by the Shaldon Sinfonietta, and four excellent local soloists took part – Josie Walledge, Rebecca Squire, Jonathan Waterworth and Tim Mirfin. The Magnificat by Francesco Durante opened the concert, and the Sinfonietta also played one of his Concertos, which featured first violin solos played by leader Anna Cockroft, the choir’s regular rehearsal pianist. The main work in the programme was Mozart’s dramatic Requiem. The retiring collection was in aid of Dawlish Community Transport. Valerie Jeffery spoke about the charity which offers help to people, particularly wheelchair users, accessing shops, health appointments and leisure activities. It is also recovering from an arson attack last year which destroyed some of their vehicles. The collection raised in total £467. Many thanks to our generous audience and others who donated. ***** CHORAL WORKSHOP 2024 VERDI REQUIEM Saturday 27 April ‘An amazing workshop experience’. So said one of over 100 singers from all over Devon and beyond who gathered for our come and sing workshop in St Peter’s Church. Renowned musical director Gavin Carr was an inspirational conductor, guiding singers in vocal skills and interpretation of the Requiem. Outstanding accompanist Peter Adcock, and soloists Catherine Hamilton, Rebecca Squire, Jon Waterworth and Julian Rippon, contributed enormously to the success and experience of the day. The final session of the day was an informal concert performance, which was open to family and friends and attracted an appreciative audience. Thank you to everyone who came to sing and listen and we hope to see you in 2025. ***** SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2024 - you can read our latest newsletter by clicking the link below. ******* We have made a recording of ourselves singing the Mozart Ave Verum Corpus. You can listen to the finished recording below. If you would like to make a donation to help with choir funds, we would be very grateful. You can do so through the Charities Aid Foundation using the Donate button below. 
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SHALDON SINGERS is a charity with a Registered Charity Number of 1164387
